Motorists will face higher fuel prices starting at midnight on 8 May 2026.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, urged young people in the Oshana Region to become champions in agriculture to combat unemployment and contribute to national food security.

Student leaders at the University of Namibia (UNAM) are being challenged to deliver tangible change as the Student Representative Council (SRC) Congress convenes its first sitting of 2026 in Swakopmund.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the United Nations are deepening their partnership with a focus on youth engagement, accurate storytelling, and development communication.

Grootfontein Municipality plans to relocate 65 families currently residing in single quarters to new social housing units. The relocation, initially scheduled for last year, was delayed due to the installation of prepaid water meters and some families lacking deeds of sale.

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is closely monitoring ongoing anti-illegal migration demonstrations in South Africa. Executive Director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati confirmed that no Namibian nationals have so far been affected by the unrest.

The African Green Industries Summit, scheduled for September in Swakopmund, was officially launched in Windhoek.

The summit expects to gather over 600 delegates, 50 speakers, and 100 youth participants.

The Masubia Traditional Authority has dismissed false rumours regarding the alleged death of Chief Gibert Muhongo.

At a media briefing, Ngambela Raphel Mbala confirmed that Chief Muhongo is alive and well.

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has demanded answers regarding allegations of illegal land sales within the Gciriku Traditional Authority during a period when the area was without a Hompa (chief).

New members of the National Council delivered their maiden speeches, pledging loyalty, dignity, commitment, and accountability in their service.